Job opening: MAIL ASSISTANT
Salary: $54 203 - 70 466 per year
Published at: Mar 29 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to ensure inbound and outbound mail is processed daily to avoid delays to service levels. Assists with oversight of the Postal Service Center (PSC), which provides services to dormitory residence. In the absence of the Postmaster covers all postmaster responsibilities.
Duties
Assists with planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the OMC. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies DoD 4525.8-M, Department of Defense Official Mail Manual, DoD 4525.6-M, Department of Defense Postal Manual. Assists with the establishment of policies and procedures for accomplishment of the OMC mission to include response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.
Performs various duties involving the control, processing, and delivery of incoming mail, servicing an extensive, functionally diverse organization. Receives, distributes, and dispatches government official and personal mail. Balances the workload according to established workflow or job specialization, assuring work assignments are completed in a timely manner.
Serves as Official Mail Center expert for contracted Postal Services. Under the supervision of the base Postmaster participates in and revises, maintains, administers, and evaluates the installation's postal service contract for the Official Mail Center (OMC), Postal Service Centers (PSC) and Central Mail Room (CRM) to ensure government requirements, as stated in the Statement of Work (SOW) are met.
Manages the operation of the installation Postal Service Center (PSC). Provides oversight of mail delivery service, including personal mail for military personnel assigned to the installation or tenant activities. Serves as the alternate liaison with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Receives, sorts, and processes incoming personal mail, parcels from USPS, and parcels from small package carriers in accordance with established procedures.
Provides expedient and complete mail services sent via commercial carriers. Responsible for the oversight of the receiving, controlling and processing commercial carrier parcels (i e UPS and FEDEX parcels). Screens outgoing mail to assure it is prepared IAW appropriate DoD, AF, USPS and commercial carrier regulations.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- The employee must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
- The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position
- The employee may be required to work overtime
- A pre-employment physical examination may be required
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-6, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes performance of the full range of mail system procedures, including special handling procedures for selected materials. Performance of postal and agency regulations governing the control and processing of various types of mail, including certified, registered, and classified. Performance of the responsibility and workload assignments of the organization.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-6 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-7 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of functional requirements for official/personal mail including USPS, DoD, and Air Force postal instructions, policies, and directives governing the receiving, controlling, transporting and processing of all classifications of mail, including special services mail and commercial carrier mail.
2. Knowledge of the functions, organizational structures and locations of the units serviced in order to effectively receive, organize, and deliver administrative communications in an expeditious manner.
3. Knowledge and understanding of Contracting Officer Representative surveillance requirements and basic concepts of the contract administration process sufficient to determine information collection costs and relating costs to various budget and financial situations.
4. Ability to learn and operate automated programs and equipment, including postal meter and office applications.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and legibly in writing and also to represent the organization in a professional manner.
6. Knowledge of safety requirements as outline in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
ADDITIONAL CONDTIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
IAW DoDI 3020-42 this position has been locally, or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity. Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty during phased or early release.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Beale AFB
17855 Warren Shingle Road
Beale AFB, CA 95903
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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